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Barren-ground caribou - Quiz
Contributed by: Fernandes
  • 1. What is another name for the Dolphin-Union caribou herd?
A) Mountain caribou
B) Tundra caribou
C) Forest caribou
D) Island caribou
  • 2. Where do the Dolphin-Union caribou herd primarily migrate to during winter?
A) Victoria Island
B) Alaska
C) Nunavut-NWT mainland in Canada
D) Greenland
  • 3. Which other subspecies of caribou is known to cross sea ice seasonally?
A) Mountain caribou
B) Woodland caribou
C) Peary caribou (R. t. pearyi)
D) Tundra caribou
  • 4. In what year was the barren-ground caribou placed under 'special concern' by SARA?
A) 2018
B) 2010
C) 2004
D) 1995
  • 5. What is the primary food source for barren-ground caribou?
A) Lichen
B) Shrubs
C) Moss
D) Grass
  • 6. How does climate change affect the access to lichen for barren-ground caribou during winter?
A) It causes an ice layer that blocks access to lichen.
B) It reduces snowfall, making lichen more accessible.
C) It increases the growth of lichen.
D) It has no effect on lichen accessibility.
  • 7. What is a potential consequence of frozen feeding grounds for barren-ground caribou?
A) Greater energy expenditure
B) Reduced migration distance
C) Improved nutrition
D) Increased food availability
  • 8. How can climate change impact the quality of lichen for barren-ground caribou?
A) It has no effect on its quality.
B) It can make it less nutritious.
C) It makes it more abundant.
D) It improves its nutritional value.
  • 9. What is a threat introduced by climate change to the barren-ground caribou's habitat?
A) Decreased snowfall
B) Foreign plant species creating competition
C) Reduced insect disturbances
D) Increased predator populations
  • 10. What is a risk associated with climate change that affects barren-ground caribou migration?
A) Increased food availability
B) Thinning ice during migration
C) Shorter migration distances
D) Stable weather conditions
  • 11. Which Canadian territories are home to the barren-ground caribou?
A) Nunavut and the Northwest Territories
B) Yukon and British Columbia
C) Alberta and Saskatchewan
D) Nova Scotia and Newfoundland
  • 12. What is the average weight of a male barren-ground caribou?
A) Around 70 kg (154 lb)
B) Around 90 kg (200 lb)
C) Around 120 kg (265 lb)
D) Around 150 kg (330 lb)
  • 13. Which herd is located primarily in Manitoba and Nunavut?
A) The Bluenose East herd
B) The Qamanirjuaq herd
C) The Ahiak herd
D) The Beverly herd
  • 14. What is the primary predator of barren-ground caribou?
A) Grizzly bear
B) Polar bear
C) The Arctic wolf
D) Wolverine
  • 15. Which herd had an all-time record population of 276,000 caribou in 1994?
A) The Beverly herd
B) The Ahiak herd
C) The Porcupine herd
D) The Qamanirjuaq herd
  • 16. What is the traditional name for barren-ground caribou in Inuit languages?
A) Nanook
B) Kivalliq
C) Tuktu
D) Inuksuk
  • 17. What is a reason for the low calving rate in some barren-ground caribou herds?
A) Climate change
B) Excessive predation by bears
C) Lack of food sources
D) Habitat deterioration and disturbance
  • 18. What is the approximate number of barren-ground caribou in the Beverly herd according to a 2011 survey?
A) 83,300
B) 124,000
C) 276,000
D) 200,000
  • 19. What do barren-ground caribou females eat after birthing?
A) Antlers
B) Bird eggs
C) Tissues and the placenta
D) Seaweed
  • 20. Which herd is managed by the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board?
A) The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq herds
B) The Cape Bathurst and Bluenose West herds
C) The Porcupine and Bathurst herds
D) The Ahiak and Bluenose East herds
  • 21. What is a secondary food source for barren-ground caribou besides lichen?
A) Bird eggs
B) Antlers
C) Seaweed
D) Cyperaceae (sedges)
  • 22. What is a characteristic of the barren-ground caribou's coat in summer?
A) Brown
B) Creamy-white
C) Black
D) Grey
  • 23. Why can't barren-ground or Peary caribou successfully reproduce in boreal forests?
A) They lack adaptations for forest environments.
B) They are too large to navigate through forests.
C) They have a different diet.
D) They prefer warmer climates.
  • 24. How many new species of caribou were named between 1898 and 1937?
A) 15
B) 3
C) 11
D) 5
  • 25. Which caribou subspecies did Banfield extend to all of Alaska and part of Yukon?
A) granti
B) caboti
C) osborni
D) groenlandicus
  • 26. Which year did Youngman recognize Banfield's mistake regarding the Porcupine herd?
A) 1961
B) 1980
C) 1946
D) 1975
  • 27. How many subspecies of Rangifer tarandus are currently recognized in North America?
A) 3
B) 9
C) 5
D) 7
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